Accounting Clerk

Position: Accounting Clerk

Job Type: (Remote)

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate accounts payable records, preparing payments, reconciling vendor accounts, and supporting the accounting department with day-to-day financial activities.

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receiving documents, and other supporting records.
• Verify vendor information, pricing, quantities, tax, and payment terms.
• Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, and other vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper accounts payable files.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger accounts and departments.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other accounting-related reporting.
• Follow company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting coursework or an associate degree is preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position is generally an office-based accounting role and involves regular computer use, data entry, document review, communication with vendors and employees, and meeting payment-processing deadlines.